Hospice Nurse Practitioner | Remote ~Riverside Hospice | Grants Pass, OR

Riverside Home Health Care and Hospice•Grants Pass, OR

12d•Remote

About The Position

Riverside Hospice is seeking a remote Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide hospice and palliative care support in collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director and interdisciplinary team. The role includes virtual assessments, hospice eligibility evaluations, symptom management recommendations, care planning, and clinical consultation. Occasional in-person visits may be required based on patient needs and regulatory requirements. The Nurse Practitioner supports patients and families through end-of-life care by coordinating with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other team members; educating patients, families, and caregivers; and contributing to interdisciplinary meetings and quality improvement. The position maintains timely and accurate electronic medical record documentation and complies with applicable Medicare, state, organizational, and HIPAA requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Current Nurse Practitioner and RN licensure in the applicable state(s).
At least one year of Nurse Practitioner experience.
Current CPR certification.
Advanced Practice certification as required by state regulations.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or palliative care experience.
CHPN or hospice/palliative care certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct hospice face-to-face assessments and evaluate eligibility for hospice admission and recertification.
Review patient histories, clinical records, diagnostic results, and health status to support care decisions.
Develop and recommend individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
Provide symptom management recommendations and support quality end-of-life care.
Collaborate with the Hospice Medical Director regarding certification, recertification, and ongoing clinical needs.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other care team members.
Educate and support patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression, goals of care, and symptom management.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
Serve as a clinical resource for hospice staff and community partners.
Maintain compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and organizational policies.
Support quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
Protect patient confidentiality and uphold HIPAA standards.